Melissa Wintrow — Asked whether the committee changes were intended to ensure a Democrat from a rural area would be appointed.
Melissa Wintrow — Senator Melissa Wintrow introduced herself as the senator for District 19 and presented RS 33161, explaining that it directs the department to research and make formal recommendations regarding Medicaid for Workers with Disabilities. She described having worked over the summer with the department, stakeholders, people with disabilities, and community partners, then answered follow-up questions about how similar issues are being discussed elsewhere and clarified that Medicare does not cover long-term care the way Medicaid does. She concluded by inviting questions or a motion, and Senator Blaylock seconded the motion to print the RS.
Mark Harris — Made a motion regarding RS 33228.
Mark Harris — Requests a motion after questions are invited.
Mark Harris — Seconded the motion, according to the transcript.
Mark Harris — Asked whether other states do this.
Mark Harris — Moved to introduce RS 33161.
Mark Harris — His motion to introduce RS 33161 was seconded and approved.
Camille Blaylock — Senator Camille Blaylock is introduced as the presenter for RS 32891, then explains the code cleanup bill. After questions, the chair indicates she may sit down, and the discussion turns to a motion to print RS 32891.
Codi Galloway — Codi Galloway is identified as the presenter, then introduces herself as the representative for District 15 and presents RS 3301C1, which is subsequently moved to print.
Brian Lenney — Asked a question about the committee composition.
Brian Lenney — Asked Senator Cook to restate the original committee numbers.
Brian Lenney — Transcript appears to misidentify a questioner as Senator Kaiser; likely a different senator, but uncertain.
Brian Lenney — Asked whether Medicare Part B would address the coverage gap.
Brian Lenney — Wintrow responded to his question about Medicare Part B.
Kevin Cook — Senator Kevin Cook introduced RS 33228, identified himself as an Idaho State Senator from District 32, and presented the proposal. He then stood for questions and answered follow-up inquiries about the bill, including clarification about the prior version’s composition and whether the change was made for that reason.
Van Burtenshaw — Referenced as the chairman who handled the earlier version of the RS.